President Volodymyr Zelensky said China has, for the first time, responded “harshly and unequivocally” to Russian rhetoric about the possible use of nuclear weapons against Ukraine.Speaking in response to a question from Radio NV, Zelensky said several European leaders had told him they recently discussed the issue with Chinese officials, who made clear that Beijing opposes any use of nuclear weapons.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official.“Several European leaders told me they had spoken with Chinese representatives. According to them, China responded very seriously, harshly and unequivocally to allegations in Russian media about the possible use of nuclear weapons,” Zelensky said.“It seems to me this is the first time Beijing has responded so clearly and forcefully,” he added.He revealed that Chinese officials had delivered what European leaders described as an ultimatum rejecting any discussion of nuclear escalation.“As European leaders have told me, the Chinese side has stated in an ultimatum that there can be no discussion of the use of nuclear weapons,” Zelensky said.The Ukrainian president said China was among several issues discussed during his meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, alongside the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.“President Trump and I discussed China, its role in this war, its participation or potential participation, and its capabilities. But, with all due respect, I would like the details of this particular conversation to remain between me and the US president,” he said.
Zelensky Says China Issued Rare Ultimatum Rejecting Russian Nuclear Weapons Threats
Zelensky says European leaders told him Beijing firmly rejected Russian nuclear rhetoric during recent talks with Chinese officials.
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